Session 32 Flashcards

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Derogatory

A

Disapproving, Degrading

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2
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Desiccate

A

To dry out

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3
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Despondent

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Extremely depressed; full of despair

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4
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Despot

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An absolute ruler; an autocrat

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5
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Destitute

A

Extremely poor; utterly lacking

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6
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Desultory

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Without a plan or purpose; disconnected; random

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7
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Dialectical

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Relating to discussions; relating to the rules and methods of reasoning

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8
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Dictum

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An authorotative saying; an adage; a maxim; a proverb

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9
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Didactic

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Intended to teach; morally instructive; pedantic

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10
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Diffident

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Timid, lacking in self confidence

Opposite of confident

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11
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Digress

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To stray from the main subject

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